A step forward

Both House and Senate members recognize the need for a shield law, though neither version goes far enough.

Progress is being made in the effort to inform citizens of what their government is up to.

Last week, the Republican-controlled House voted 225-183 to push forward with a shield law that would protect reporters from being compelled to name confidential sources in stories involving government activities.

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